You work at a small startup company and recently began an informal competition among a few of your co-workers counting your daily steps. The program went well. It was a great team building exercise and others in your company seemed interested in participating. You decided that you wanted to turn this into a formal company-wide initiative.In your investigation you found information about other companies that not only had similar programs, but that they had fully developed wellness programs. Further, your investigation revealed the benefits for both employees and employers. For employees, you found that those who participate enjoy reduced healthcare costs and a sense of engagement in the workplace. The benefits to employers include things like reduced workers compensation claims, lower absenteeism and higher overall productivity.As a result, you determined that all could benefit from not just a ‘step’ program, but a formalized wellness program. You then distributed a very brief survey to determine the level of interest and what aspects of wellness your coworkers showed interest. You distributed a survey to all employees (30) and the results of your survey are displayed below:Would you participate in a wellness program?Rate your level of interest in the following wellness topics1 = least interested 5= very interestedWeight managementNutritionStress managementYes553Yes335No115Yes355No115Yes553No111Yes335No111Yes233Yes333Yes555No111Yes555Yes334No111Yes432Yes345At first glance it looks as though there is a strong interest in implementing a company-wide wellness program, but you also see a couple of other interesting things in the data. You have decided to use the data you have gathered and present it to senior management to persuade them that a wellness program will benefit everyone.You have decided the best way to approach senior management about your idea is through an executive summary. In your document you should include information you found in your initial investigation, such as cost savings and higher productivity levels at companies with wellness programs. It should also highlight the key findings of your research, as you realize senior management is very busy and will not be interested in a long detailed document.Write an introductory paragraph that includes the following:The three most interesting findings from your survey.Cite one external source that describes benefits of wellness programs for employers.Describe the data analysis techniques used to interpret your data.Be sure to include the method you used.Create an infographic that includes charts, graphs, or tables to display the three most interesting findings you mention above. Each graphic display should be accompanied by a brief text description of the data and why it is important. Also, include two relevant external sources.

FINCB/571: Corporate Finance Comp 1 Part #1 Write a response to the following in a minimum of 500 words: You are a new economist for a major financial institution, and you’ve been invited to speak as a guest lecturer for a Freshman Finance course at the local university. Share how you would describe the overall purpose and mechanics of both primary and secondary markets. How would you explain the way the performance of your company is influenced by the activity of the markets you described?  Part #2 You are a research analyst for a publicly traded company, and you’ve been assigned to give a presentation on how a company uses performance metrics in corporate valuation. Think about how you would present return on equity (ROE) and earnings per share (EPS) to a group of investors or senior management. Explain the use of ROE and EPS in evaluating the value of a company. Include how to calculate ROE and EPS. Why is understanding ROE and EPS important to a company’s value? Share an example of a company whose ROE and EPS you calculated. What do these results say about the company? Part #3 Research how financial markets and institutions influence the United States and global economies. Create an 8- to 12-slide presentation to present your research.  When you create a presentation, create speaker notes to convey the details you would give if you were presenting. The slides themselves should only contain essential information and as little text as possible. Do not design a slide presentation made up of long bullet points.  Complete the following in your presentation or summary: Choose 4 financial markets or institutions. Briefly explain what each specializes in (mortgages, stocks, government securities, etc.). Compare how each financial market you identified influences the U.S. economy and the global economy.  Cite references to support your assignment. . Part #4  Select a Fortune 500 company or another company you are familiar with. Consider pharmaceuticals, computer hardware, retail, or automotive industries for your selection. If you choose a company that is not in the Fortune 500, ensure that enough financial information and key performance indicator results are available to complete the assignment. Imagine your manager has asked you to help with a presentation on the company’s financial performance at the company’s annual meeting. Research financial information and key performance indicators for the company. Create a 10- to 16-slide presentation for investors to assess the company’s financial growth and sustainability. Use speaker notes to convey the details you would give if you were presenting.  Complete the following in your presentation: Identify key performance indicators for the company you selected, including the following. o The company and its ticker symbol o Cash flow from operations o Price-to-earnings ratio  o Stock dividends and the yield, if any o Earnings per share ratio o Revenue estimates for the next 12 months o Revenue from the previous 3 years o Statement of cash flows and net cash from operating, investing, and financing activities over the past 3 years o Average trade volume o Current stock price, 52-week high, and 1-year estimated stock price o Analysts’ recommendations for the stock (buy, sell, hold) o Market cap for the company Relate the stock price to the price-to-earnings ratio. Explain the market capitalization and what it means to the investor. Evaluate trends in stock price, dividend payout, and total stockholders’ equity. Relate recent events or market conditions to the trends you identified. Determine, based on your analysis, whether you think the organization is going to meet its financial goals and the outlook for growth and sustainability, and explain why you recommend this stock for purchase.

Michelle has told you that the board is now ready to see the final presentation of your plan for MM’s new product.  "They are very eager to see what we have been working on during the past few weeks," she says excitedly. "I am sure they will love the plan and am looking forward to your presentation." "Thanks," you respond, feeling a few butterflies in your stomach. "I am looking forward to the presentation also. I think we have covered all of the bases and I am sure we have a solid plan.  I have jotted down the order of items to cover that I think will be best for the presentation. What do you think?" Objectives of plan Marketing research used to select target market Product Pricing Distribution Promotional Strategies Measuring results Contingency Plan"This looks like a solid format for the presentation. Let me know if you have any questions and I will be happy to help," Michelle says exiting your office. You close the door of your office so you can fully concentrate on preparing your presentation. You have a lot of material to cover, but you have been working on this plan for weeks. Now it's just a matter of formulating a cohesive strategy and anticipating any questions that may arise during the presentation. What might somebody else say to show your proposed solution is wrong?  What could you say to show s/he is wrong?  What alternative solution might someone else recommend?  What reasons might someone provide to support their solution?  How would you respond to their reasons?  Is there a compromise or creative solution?